Spring Styles & Immediate Buys Take Center Stage at October Apparel & Accessories Market in Dallas
Spring Styles & Immediate Buys Take Center Stage at October Apparel & Accessories Market in Dallas
Friday, October 2, 2026
— As the final buying event of 2026, October Market sets retailers up for a strong holiday selling season and a confident close to the year. —
Dallas Market Center, the largest apparel and accessories marketplace in the U.S., has announced details for its upcoming October Apparel & Accessories Market, running October 20-23, 2026. Select KidsWorld showrooms will also be open during the October Market, giving buyers an opportunity to explore children’s apparel, accessories, gifts, and more.
October is the first chance for buyers to shop Spring collections, but the last chance to pick up immediate, take-it-with-you goods for the holidays. Spring collections will be in permanent showrooms on the 13th and 15th floors and in temporary booths on the 12th and 13th floors, where buyers will also find fashion-forward footwear and one-stop accessory shopping for jewelry, handbags, and more. Cash & Carry on the 7th and 11th floors lets retailers fill inventory gaps right away with apparel, fashion accessories, footwear, gift, and fine jewelry.
"Dallas is the one for fashion, and that means bringing the best brands together in one place so retailers can shop with ease and purpose," said Cindy Morris, president and CEO of Dallas Market Center. "Buyers can count on finding the styles their customers are already asking for, along with exciting new brands they won't see anywhere else."
WELCOMING NEW EXHIBITORS On the 7th floor, Keep It Gypsy (WTC 7028) is opening a new showroom to complement its existing locations at WTC 7026 and WTC 8701. Z Bars Jewelry (WTC 7042) is also new to the floor.
Robert Alan Torres (WTC 13450) is new to the 13th floor, while on the 14th floor, Sterling Kreek (WTC 14606) joins the Western lineup as Wyoming Traders (WTC 14197) expands and CC Western (WTC 14185) moves to a new showroom. InPhorm is relocating to WTC 15880.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS All buyers are welcome to attend industry, social, and hospitality events during Market. Highlights include the following, and a complete list is available on the Dallas Market Center website and app.
Tuesday, October 20
1–2 pm — Trend Tour with The Boutique Hub | WTC 13 – Temps
Explore Dallas Market Center with Samantha Conner of The Boutique Hub, discovering trending young contemporary apparel resources and learning all about shopping the 13th floor Temps. Join us after the tour for drinks.
4–6 pm — WTC 15 Block Party | WTC 15
Walk the block on the 15th floor to discover hot apparel and accessories while enjoying snacks and drinks from Dallas Market Center. Visit participating showrooms for great deals, snacks, drinks, swag, and more.
5:45–6:15 pm — Fashion Show Pre-Show Party | WTC 1 – Atrium
Raise a glass and turn up the energy before the lights go down with complimentary drinks and live music as you mingle with fellow buyers.
Be front row for an exclusive preview of the hottest styles defining the season, then source them the very next day from top permanent and temporary exhibitors.
Wednesday, October 21
1–2 pm — Trend Tour with The Boutique Hub | WTC 15
Discover contemporary apparel resources with Samantha Conner of The Boutique Hub and learn all about shopping the 15th floor. Join us after the tour for drinks.
Walk the block on the 13th floor to discover hot apparel and accessories while enjoying snacks and drinks. Visit participating showrooms for great deals, swag, and more.
PLANNING AHEAD Dallas Market Center kicks off 2027 with a full lineup of January markets, beginning with Total Home & Gift Market January 6-12. The Apparel & Accessories Market follows January 19-22, running concurrently with KidsWorld, WESA's International Western/English Apparel & Equipment Market and the AETA International Trade Show. The Dallas Men's Show closes out the month, January 23-25.
For information about all upcoming markets and events, visit the Dallas Market Center website and download the new, completely redesigned Dallas Market Center mobile app. Stay current by visiting Dallas Market Center on Facebook, Instagram, and the DMC Daily Dose blog.
About Dallas Market Center Dallas Market Center is a global business-to-business trade center and the leading wholesale marketplace in North America connecting retailers and interior designers with top manufacturers in gourmet and housewares, home décor, holiday/floral, gifts, lighting, and apparel. Inside its dynamic, 5 million-square-foot campus, nearly 200,000 customers from all 50 states and 85 countries seek industry trends, business education, and new products from exhibitors throughout the year via dominant trade events for gift, home décor, holiday, and floral; the nation’s most comprehensive apparel and accessories markets featuring the latest styles from East Coast and West Coast designers; the largest residential lighting trade event in North America; and the largest and most successful open-daily design center. To make plans for upcoming markets, visit the Dallas Market Center website and download the Dallas Market Center App.